Prevention

10 Habits That Can Make You Fat

3. You eat while standing
People who eat while standing gobble up to 50 per cent more by the time they get to their next meal than those who eat whilst sitting at a table. Standing makes a meal feel more like a snack, which people consider less satisfying say researchers.
Solution: Sit down and eat at a proper place setting, even if you’re just munching on hummus and carrot sticks. You’ll feel more satisfied with the food you eat – plus you’ll savour the break.Sign up to Prevention's Free Health Tracker today!

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